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In August 2025, it will be four years since the Taliban came to power in Kabul. The initial focus of the Taliban after coming to power was on establishing centralized authority in the country, halting poppy bean cultivation, and attempting to govern the country based on Sharia law. The new government also aims to improve the socio-economic situation in the country, pursue stable and pragmatic policies with neighboring states, and achieve international recognition. 

According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), more than 256,000 people returned from Iran to Afghanistan in June alone. Moreover, this number is expected to increase further in July. Large-scale deportations could severely damage Afghanistan’s economy and social structure.

Against the backdrop of this dangerous crisis, with the international community’s attention focused on the direct participants in the conflict, Gaza, Libya, and Syria, it is appropriate to turn attention to Afghanistan, which, despite its peripheral position relative to the region, is also becoming involved in these processes. Israel and Iran seek to expand their spheres of influence both ideologically and strategically. In this context, South and Central Asia, including Afghanistan, are becoming key zones of geopolitical rivalry, especially for Iran.

In the modern era, nationalist sentiment in India has significantly intensified. In particular, representatives of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which retained power in the April–May 2024 elections, are actively contributing to the further strengthening of this nationalist mood. On one hand, the rise of this nationalist policy is bringing India closer to states that are implementing similar systems — such as the United States, many European countries, and Israel — thereby fostering stronger alliances. 

The possibility of Donald Trump visiting Central Asia, in particular Uzbekistan, remains relevant. Although not officially announced, the current diplomatic situation and structural factors contribute to the emergence of such a visit.

From April 21 to 23, 2025, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Serik Zhumangarin, paid an official visit to Kabul, the capital of the Taliban government, where he held a meeting with the Deputy Head of the Afghan Government, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar. As a result of the visit, approximately 20 agreements were signed with a total value of $140 million, marking a significant step in the development of bilateral relations between the two countries.

A total of $313 million of Gulnara Karimova's funds frozen in Switzerland has been returned to the people of Uzbekistan. Of this amount, $95 million was transferred to the Trust Fund established jointly by the governments of Uzbekistan and Switzerland. From these funds, $87 million has been allocated equally between Uzbekistan’s healthcare and education sectors. The remaining funds are still being held in Swiss bank accounts under the supervision of the Swiss government.

Recently, not only Uzbekistan but many other countries, particularly the United States, have started paying more attention to the economic risks and threats posed by China. In Uzbekistan's media and among some civil society activists, opinions are increasingly voiced openly about China being a threat not only economically but also geopolitically. Here, we will examine both the risks and the opportunities that China presents to Uzbekistan.

International relations are currently being shaped by several changes presenting a challenge for policymakers to understand and take measures. The development of world politics is going beyond stability and evolving more chaotically, especially with the return of the Trump administration to the Oval Office. Some changes include the shift of technology to non-traditional centers, the ever-rising gap between ultra-right and ultra-left parties, and the elite struggle, championed by great powers like the US and Russia. 

At the end of 2024, after the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria, the situation changed dramatically. Turkey is trying to replace Iran’s role in Syria and is seeking to establish military bases in the country. According to a joint defense agreement with Syria, Palmyra, Hama, and the T4 airbase were set to be handed over to Turkey. In recent weeks, these military bases have been inspected by Turkish specialists.

The recent visit of American diplomats to Kabul may signal the first cautious steps towards a possible normalization of relations between the United States and the Taliban movement.

In an interview with DW, Stefan Malerius, a representative of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Tbilisi, discussed the protests against the draft law "On Transparency of Foreign Influence," Georgia's prospects for EU membership, and the role of Bidzina Ivanishvili in the current events.

In an interview with DW, Stefan Malerius, a representative of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Tbilisi, discussed the protests against the draft law "On Transparency of Foreign Influence," Georgia's prospects for EU membership, and the role of Bidzina Ivanishvili in the current events.

Today, Monday, May 27, it was found that several exams scheduled in educational institutions have been postponed to another date. This is confirmed by several sources of " Paradigma.uz".

At the entrance to the city, the police set up roadblocks to stop the convoy of tractors.

On March 5, a joint communique on the establishment of diplomatic relations between Uzbekistan and Liechtenstein was signed in New York, "Dunyo" news agency reports.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has announced it at a joint press conference with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday.

The President was accompanied by Ms. Tanzila Norbayeva, the Senate Chairman  and the  Prime Minister Mr. Abdulla Aripov. The new shopping mall consists of 5 floors, there are shops, restaurants and cafes, a cinema and leisure  sections. The head of state got acquainted with the conditions of this entertainment center.

As Mr. Abdurakhmon Tashanov, Chairman of Ezgulik, the Human Rights Society of Uzbekistan, reported on his Facebook profile, Husanboy Jumaboev, born in 1973, and his son, Adhamjon Muhammadjonov, born in 1999, were brought to the Criminal Investigation Department of Uchkoprik District, Fergana Region at 11:30 p.m. on March 4 and  were brutally beaten by four policemen.